Collings Property Advisory is a new category in Australian real estate. It sits between DIY property decisions and full-service buyers advocacy or traditional real estate agency — delivering professional property advice, analysis and negotiation support for a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST.
Most people buying or selling property face the same problem: they need expert guidance, but don’t want to pay full buyers advocacy fees ($15,000-$30,000) or surrender to the interests of a commission-based agent. Collings Property Advisory was created to fill that gap.
What Collings Property Advisory is not
- Not a buyers agent — We don’t search for properties on your behalf (unless engaged to do so). We advise on properties you have already found.
- Not a real estate agent — We don’t list or sell your property for commission. We advise on pricing, strategy and negotiation.
- Not a conveyancer — We don’t handle legal title transfers. We work alongside your conveyancer.
- Not a mortgage broker — We don’t arrange finance. We help you understand what your budget means for your offer strategy.
What Collings Property Advisory is
A Collings Property Advisor is your independent, fixed-fee property expert. We work only for you — not for a selling agent, not for a developer, not for a lender. Our fee is fixed at $4,500 + GST regardless of the sale price, so our only interest is giving you the best possible advice.
The full advisory service
| What We Do for Buyers | What We Do for Sellers |
|---|---|
| Property assessment and comparable sales analysis | Pricing strategy and comparable review |
| Market value assessment (is this property fairly priced?) | Campaign strategy and marketing recommendations |
| Investment analysis (yield, cash flow, growth potential) | Buyer qualification advice |
| Offer preparation and negotiation strategy | Negotiation support and offer management |
| Agent negotiations (we negotiate on your behalf) | Sale strategy guidance (private sale vs auction) |
| Contract guidance (what to ask your conveyancer) | Settlement support |
| Auction strategy and bidding support | |
| Pre-purchase property inspection coordination |
How the Property Advisory process works
- Initial consultation — 30-minute call to understand your situation, the property, and what you need.
- Property assessment — We analyse the property against recent comparable sales and provide a written market value assessment.
- Strategy session — We develop an offer or sale strategy with you. For buyers this includes opening offer, negotiation range and walk-away price. For sellers this includes pricing, presentation and buyer qualification.
- Negotiation — We conduct or support negotiations on your behalf. For buyers we deal directly with the selling agent. For sellers we advise on every offer received.
- Contract to settlement — We guide you through contract review (working alongside your conveyancer), building inspection negotiations and final settlement preparation.
Who Collings Property Advisory is for
- Buyers who found a property themselves and want expert negotiation support
- Buyers who want a second opinion before making an offer
- Sellers who want to sell privately or understand their options before engaging an agent
- Investors who want independent analysis of a property’s return and growth potential
- SMSF trustees who want professional guidance on a property acquisition
- First home buyers who want professional support without paying full buyers advocate fees
- Upsizers, downsizers and people at transition points in their property journey
Frequently asked questions
How much does Collings Property Advisory cost?
Fixed fee $4,500 + GST for the full advisory engagement. This covers the initial consultation, property assessment, market value analysis, investment analysis, strategy development, negotiation support and contract guidance through to settlement. There is no percentage commission and no variable fee.
Do I need to use Collings as my agent to get advisory?
No. Advisory is an independent service. You can use any conveyancer, any building inspector, and any mortgage broker. We work alongside your existing professionals.
What is the difference between Collings Property Advisory and a buyers advocate?
A buyers advocate searches for properties on your behalf and represents you at auction or in negotiations as your formal agent. Fees are typically $15,000-$30,000 or 1-2% of purchase price. Collings Property Advisory advises on properties you have already found, at a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST. If you need a full search service, we can refer you to a buyers advocate from our network.
Can a Collings Property Advisor help me sell my property?
Yes. Seller Advisory covers pricing strategy, campaign review, buyer qualification and negotiation support. We can help you sell privately or advise you on agent selection and campaign management if you choose to list. Fixed fee $4,500 + GST.
How is this different from just googling comparable sales myself?
You can look up sold prices on Domain or realestate.com.au. What you can’t do is interpret what those sales mean for your specific property — adjusting for condition, position, size, floor level, aspect, vendor motivation, and current buyer competition. That interpretation is what a Collings Property Advisor provides.
Book a Collings Property Advisory consultation
Fixed fee $4,500 + GST. No lock-in. No commission. No conflict of interest. Contact Collings Property Advisory at (03) 9486 2000 or northcote@collings.com.au to book your initial consultation.
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